The Right Way

(Fortnightly edition)

Introduction–

‘The Right Way’ was conceived by the students of our college as a newsletter for all. All prestigious universities around the world have their own newsletter which serves to inform students and faculty equally. Through the establishment of our own newsletter, we would not only join these ranks but serve to deliver to the student community a go to place for all the information relevant to their college life – both educational and extra-curricular.

History of College Newsletters –

The Ivy leagues have long been famous for their tradition and quality of their education. Amongst the throng of famous college publications Harvard Crimson, Cornell Daily Sun and The Tech (MIT) stand out. In particular we will consider the case of Harvard Crimson which has been successfully run from 1873. The Harvard Crimson was founded during the period of the Civil War to inform the campus of issues of local and national importance in a student friendly manner. The Harvard Crimson which started out as a fortnightly publication has evolved into a daily newspaper. Many of Crimson editors have covered monumental events such as World wars; freedom struggles etc. and has gone on to win Pulitzer prizes in journalism. Notable newsletters are also run by college such as IIT-Kharagpur and IIT-Madras.

The need for ‘The Right Way’ in NIT-C –

The current scenario in our college is one of plain ‘ignorance’. We need a newspaper to ensure that issues of technological and social importance reach the students. On an initial set-up scale, these are the columns that we plan to include in ‘The Right Way’:-

Campus Voice –

A student’s perspective on matters of national and campus importance. There will not be any limitation on the material. The matter will also include latest NIT-C sports, arts and academic news. It can be presented in either written or visual form.

Tech Buzz –

Tech Buzz will bring together latest innovations in engineering to the student community. There will be representation from all branches of engineering in our college and associations with branch communities like MEA, ECEA etc.

NIT-C Market –

This will be a go to place for the students where they can advertise personal objects for sale. For example – Bicycles, books etc. This form of advertising can also generate small revenue for the newspaper which can later be fuelled towards funding or social purposes.

The Looking Glass –

This segment of the newspaper will deal with international issues and their impacts on our lives. This will also provide facts of latest economic trends and most importantly will provide information on foreign universities, their pre-requirements and courses offered.

The Training and Placement Corner –

This segment will provide latest employment opportunities and tips for the students to prepare for interviews. It can also provide relevant dates of interviews and sessions.

Faculty Bowl –

This column will give the faculty a platform to address the students on both on technical and non-technical issues.

Satyr –

This is the multi-lingual column of the newspaper through which students can express their creativity through the written word. Submissions can be made to the committee and the best two will be posted in the newspaper. It will feature both fiction and non-fiction publications.

Popcorn –

This will be the column for providing latest film reviews to the students. It will also give movie suggestions and latest entertainment news.

Comix –

Latest student comics will be given a platform through this column. Other famous comic strips may also be included for light reading.

The scope of other columns is limitless and can be introduced on a need basis as the newspaper progresses.

Organizational Structure –

Core Committee –

Faculty Editor, Student Editor, 8 creators and 5 photographers.

Extended Committee –

12 members distributed between content creators and photographers

The Faculty and Student editors will hold the decision making powers for the newspaper while the other members will all report to them at meetings fixed at the committee’s will.

Physical Requirements–

‘The Right Way’ will require a single room to be allocated to them under the guidance and permission of the SAC to conduct its data collection and newspaper design.

All printing will be done externally away from the campus.

Monetary Requirements –

All discussions on cost of operation can be decided and set upon by the SAC.